PALLBEARERS 
 
Bro. Roosevelt Bell Bro. David johnson Deacon Randy Green 
 
Deacon Tommie Singleton Deacon Curtis Billingslea Bro. Arther johnson 
 
HONORARY PALLBEARERS 
 
Caregivers of Mrs. Ida B. Mortimore 
 
Sis. Addie B. Redding Sis. Cora Ingram Sis. Roxann Tharpe 
 
Sis. Laverne Lucas Sis. Delores Ickier Sis. Mary Thomas 
 
ACKNOWLEDGMENT 
"Thanks is such a little word to be received or even given, but its the one most often heard 
where the nicest people live." 
We are deeply appreciative to our many friends for all gestures of kindness rendered during the illness and passing of our loved one. It is our sincere prayer that God will continue to bless and strengthen each of you in His divine way. 
 
I'M FREE 
Don't grieve for me, for I am free. I'm following the path God has laid for me. 
I took His hand when I heard His call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, 
To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way~ I found the peace at the close of the day. 
If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Oh Yes - these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much, Good friends, good memories, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your heart and share with me, 
God wanted me now, HE HAS SET ME FREE! 
 
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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11, 2002 1:00 P.M. 
MT. SINAl BAPTIST CHURCH 112 EASTVIEW AVENUE MACON, GEORGIA 31217 
REV. HAROLD CRAFTER, OFFICIATING INTERMENT 
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY DRY BRANCH, GEORGIA 
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 OBITUARY 
Mrs. Ida Bell Mortimore was born March 28, 1917 in Twiggs County, Georgia to the parentage of the late Mr. Irvin and Etta Hill. She joined Antioch Baptist Church, Dry Branch, at an early age and later united with Durhams Baptist Church in Savannah, Georgia. Upon returning to Macon, Georgia, she worked faithfully at Antioch Baptist Church until her health failed. 
She was united in holy matrimony to the late Mr. Norman Mortimore. Mrs. Ida was a caring and loving person to the "Elderly" community in Savannah, Georgia, and was a Master of Cosmetology who trained others to be all they could be. 
God gives life and calls faithful servants home when they have completed their earthly task. Mrs. Ida heard the voice of jesus say, "Come unto me and rest" on Thursday morning, December 5, 2002 at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. She had completed her task. 
She leaves to cherish her loving memory; a loving brother, Mr. Walker Hill (Dessia); two devoted nieces, Mrs. Virginia W. jones (Henry), Mrs. Leola Crafter (Edmond) of Macon, Georgia, Mrs. Etta M. Brown of New York, New York; nephew, Rev. Harold Crafter (Elaine) and a host of other great nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
 
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A cure was not to be. 
 
So He put His arms around you 
 
and whispered "Come To Me". 
 
He said, "I will give you freedom 
 
from fear, pain, loneliness and sorrow. 
 
I will give you all my love 
 
for all your tomorrows". 
 
Although we loved you dearly, 
 
We could not make you stay, 
 
with tearful eyes and caring hearts, 
 
We watch you fade away. 
 
A golden heart has stopped beating 
 
and hard working hands are at rest. 
 
God broke our hearts to prove to us 
 
that He knows what is best. 
 
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ORDER OF SERVICE 
Prelude 
Processional 
The Last Glance Selection ............................."Oh I Want To See Him" 
Scripture Old Testament...................... Rev. Harold Bank St. Paul A.M .E. Church New Testament................Rev. Kenneth Wilder 
Prayer......................................... Rev. Terence Gray St. Paul A.M.E. Church 
Selection Remarks ......................................Sister Cora Ingram 
Reading....................................Sister Laverne Lucas 
Melody of Songs.............. Sister Addie B. Redding 
Remarks ................................... Deacon Owen Ware 
Silent Reading of Summarium 
Eulogy.......................................Rev. Harold Crafter 
Recessional 
Committal Rites and Interment Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery 
Dry Branch, Georgia